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Divorce can be emotionally overwhelming, and the intense emotions often experienced during the process, as some Illinois residents will find, can cloud their views of finances. But keeping the focus on these finances is important to negotiate a fair divorce...
Divorce is a difficult thing to go through in Illinois, and it can be especially hard when you are not sure if you will be able to handle it. Here's what you need to do when your spouse approaches you about getting divorced. Be calm and rational It is easy to...
During a person's marriage, every dollar they make is only half theirs. Money made during a marriage is considered marital property, and money made after divorce is separate. Money made after a divorce might be confusing since some circumstances in Illinois allow an...
Divorced parents have an obligation to care for their children. One may face Illinois family court requirements to pay a specific amount of child support each month. Unfortunately, the other parent and the couple's children might find the payments come late or stop...
Parents who go through a divorce or split from their unwed partner in Illinois have a huge obligation to their children. Children can experience myriad emotions and fears when their family lives change dramatically. However, parents can soften the blow of their split...
No-fault divorce emerged as a concept in American law during the mid-20th century. Oklahoma and California were the first states to decide no one needed to be officially blamed when a marriage came to an end. These days, every state offers some level of no-fault...
In Illinois, there is a set process for determining parental responsibilities with clear definitions of what they entail. While there is no rule that courts must allocate parental responsibilities to both divorced parents, many parents come to an agreement to share...
Discussions over alimony are often the most contentious part of divorce negotiations. Alimony is awarded to ensure that the petitioning spouse is able to meet their monthly financial obligations, but it does not guarantee that they will continue to have the same...
Illinois parents might consider telling their kids about their divorce to be one of the hardest conversations they’ll ever have with their children. It’s important to tell your children about your divorce plans before they find out from someone else though. Figure out...
Divorce proves to be a trying time, and many estranged spouses want things to end quickly. Rushing through a divorce settlement may seemingly help deal with current stress and anxiety levels, but expediency may result in financial troubles. Divorces taking place in...
